Leads a team of HR Business Partners to deliver strategic human resources support aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and business objectives. Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, driving workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. Balances hands-on employee relations support with enterprise-level consulting and change leadership. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute workforce and talent strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead and support change management initiatives, including restructuring, growth, and transformation efforts.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies across assigned client groups.
• Utilize HR data and insights (e.g., turnover, engagement, workforce trends) to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Manage and lead in the following activities:
  • Resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring consistent application and understanding of organizational policies and practices.
  • Provide guidance and tailored solutions to meet the needs of client population.
  • Lead training, facilitate sensitive conversations, and recommend solutions to enhance the employee experience.
  • Partner with leadership on organizational design efforts; advise on change implications and people impacts.
  • Lead a variety of internal HR projects and client initiatives.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy, setting priorities in alignment with organizational goals
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines, with strong knowledge of applicable labor and employment laws.
• Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with complex employee relations investigations.
• Experience advising senior leadership.
• Experience in organizational change or transformation.
• Experience in acute care, hospital, or academic medical center environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual communication platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Joint Commission, Magnet designation, or other healthcare accreditation standards.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

The annual base salary range for this position is from $126,984 to $200,678, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).